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J66 EJR

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,978 mi
Last recorded125,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 EJR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,596 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 118,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2015 116,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 112,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 110,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,759 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slight cut outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2012 100,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slight cut outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2011 92,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,989 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,107 miles

Nearside front brake pads wearing low..

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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J66 EJR is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J66 EJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J66 EJR registered?

J66 EJR is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is J66 EJR safe to buy?

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